The dragon, an animal in ancient Chinese mythology, is one of the symbols of the Chinese nation. The dragon symbolizes auspiciousness, jubilation, unity, progress and fly, while the folk dragon dance expresses people's good wishes to fly like a dragon. This Yixing Purple Clay Carved Dragon Tea Mug is carved with a dragon. The dragon bead is a treasure, which means to offer treasure. Moreover, this bead is a small sun, which also symbolizes light. The dragon of the teacup was carved by a master with many years of carving experience. It was done by hand. The scales of the dragon were clearly seen piece by piece. The claws and whiskers of the dragon were carved very exquisitely. When the teacup was held in your hand, you could feel the momentum of the flying dragon. It was not only spitting out treasures, but also like it was chasing the bright sun. This teacup has a very high level of technology. It uses the original clay that has been treasured for many years. The quality of the clay is excellent, so the quality and details of the teacup are very excellent.
Many tea connoisseurs would say that the Yixing Purple Clay Carved Dragon Tea Mug is an indispensable item for a tea enthusiast's collection. The qualities that make them truly special are directly linked to the purple clay (ZiSha), found only in the Yixing, Jiangsu province of China, and the highly skilled craftspeople commissioned to create the cups. Yixing tea cup is considered by some connoisseurs as the best possible way to steep tea. The following natural characteristics proof the Yixing Purple Clay Carved Dragon Tea Mug was made by distinctive raw material: 1. Unique adsorption: Yixing Purple Clay Carved Dragon Tea Mug's good ventilation also created another unique quality, which is the strong adsorption. It will continue to absorb tea aroma when tea cup is used, and after a long time, it will create a aroma. Therefore, the tea cup only can make the same type of tea to avoid flavor mixing, which affects its taste. 2. The more nourished, the more spiritual: For many appliances, the more you use, the older they are, but the more you use, the better the Yixing Purple Clay Carved Dragon Tea Mug is. The set body will be more and more shiny, smooth, beautiful and mild after frequent cleaning. 3. Resist hot and cold temperature: Yixing Purple Clay Carved Dragon Tea Mug is sandy and it transfers heat slow, so it has a good stability of hot and cold, even if burned directly on the stove, it will not be split.
Made of: Purple Clay. Size: 550 ml or 18.5 oz, Width 11.5 cm (5.7"), Diameter 10 cm (3.93"), Height 15.5 cm (4.52").
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Authentic Origin
Crafted from rare ore-mined Yixing clay with preserved natural minerals.
Handcrafted Excellence
Handmade by skilled artisans, making every piece unique.
For Daily Use & Collecting
Built for longevity, accompanying every tea ritual over time.
Crafted with the Spirit of Jiangnan
At Jiangnan Sourcing, we bring this timeless spirit to the world. Each teapot, porcelain cup, and leaf of tea we offer is hand-sourced from the artisans and tea gardens of Jiangnan — a region celebrated for its refinement and heart.